seriously i can understand 2 first round picks, and even a second. But 3, 3 first rounders what the hell? and then a second rounder?

I agree. I would've thought that a deal similar to what the Giants gave up for Elisha (who was a better QB prospect imo) would've been a fair deal. This is just crazy. Snyder strikes again I guess lol.

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I predicted this would happen last year. I saw the Redskins trading back loads and getting loads of rookies and i immediatley thought they were planning to give up a **** load of draft picks to move up and get Andrew Luck. Turns out Luck will be going to Indy but RG3 came along so they could stick to there plan. Smart move by the Redskins IMO, they have some young peices like Kerrigan, Hankerson, Helu, Williams, Orakpo so why not jump up and get Griffin?

I predicted this would happen last year. I saw the Redskins trading back loads and getting loads of rookies and i immediatley thought they were planning to give up a **** load of draft picks to move up and get Andrew Luck. Turns out Luck will be going to Indy but RG3 came along so they could stick to there plan. Smart move by the Redskins IMO, they have some young peices like Kerrigan, Hankerson, Helu, Williams, Orakpo so why not jump up and get Griffin?

It's not the move up for RGIII, it's what they're giving up to do it. I'm pretty sure that if they had called Ted Thompson and offered three firsts and a second for Aaron Rodgers, TT would have at least considered it for a few minutes.

That's an obscene amount to give up for an unproven player, and the Rams seem to be closing the deal before Washington has time to realize it. Washington is basically betting that he'll be no worse than a Top-7 QB.

I'm pretty sure that if they had called Ted Thompson and offered three firsts and a second for Aaron Rodgers, TT would have at least considered it for a few minutes.

WTF am i reading? Words cannot describe what i would do if we traded Rodgers for anything near that price. You're telling me the best quarterback in the league whos only around 28 years old would be traded for anything near that amount?

Ok so 3 first round picks... that would be #6 this year, #32 in 2013 and #32 in 2014. Im disgusted by that even being brought up.

It's not the move up for RGIII, it's what they're giving up to do it. ]/b]I'm pretty sure that if they had called Ted Thompson and offered three firsts and a second for Aaron Rodgers, TT would have at least considered it for a few minutes.[/b]

That's an obscene amount to give up for an unproven player, and the Rams seem to be closing the deal before Washington has time to realize it. Washington is basically betting that he'll be no worse than a Top-7 QB.

That's an obscene statement. And why do people keep saying they are trading 3 first rounders to get him, they are moving up in this years draft to get him by trading 2 first rounders and and 2nd round pick, a hefty price but hardly an obscene amount for a franchise QB for a franchise who's best QB in the last 25 years would probably be either Brad Johnson or an aging Mark Brunell. Want to know some of the starters we've had since the 90's? Try Gus Frerrotte, Rodney Peete, Cary Conklin, Tony Banks, Kent Graham, Tim Hasselbeck, Rob Johnson, Danny Weurfel, Heath Shuler, Jeff Hostletler, Jeff George, Shane Matthews, Patrick Ramsey, Rex Grossman, and John Beck, and yeah that's only since the 90's, the considered GOOD QB's well at least for skins standards would be Brad Johnson, Mark Brunell for a few years, and Jason Campbell. So yes if you ask me what I think of this trade I say it's quite a price to pay and will set us back if he doesn't turn out great, but if he's at least a competent QB that we can build the team around than honestly he's worth it. The Skins can't get any worst so why not, you can't have a competitive team without a franchise QB which we have lacked since I was in the womb, so after years of neglect and not even attempting to draft mid round qb projects, I do appreciate this proactive approach. I do believe RG3 is a great fit with Shanny. Also don't forget that this first year under the new CBA with the new rookie scale, the Skins will be getting RGIII for four years at a contract less that probably the majority of starting NFL QB's, combine that with our massive free agent space, we have a chance to build something. Sure building through free agency in the past has never work for us, but that's because we have put all our chips on one or two guys, Shanny seems dedicated to find players which fit his system.

I love this trade for both teams. Im excited for Washington because they deserve to have a franchise QB and Griffin can definitely be that. In 5 years if is a top 5 QB and the Redskins are superbowl contenders every year no one will be missing those two first round picks.

As i said they already have a young talented team so i setiously doubt they miss the first round picks that much. Theres no guarantee the first rounders they could of picked in future years would be great players anyway. May aswell take the risk on a potential franchise QB over say a receiver and offensive tackle who will mean nothing if they dont have a QB.

The Rams could potentially have 5 first round picks in the next three years right? And an additional second round pick this year? That's crazy. I wouldn't have made the trade. Hopefully it works out for Washington. If it fails it could set them back for a long time.

Good trade for both teams.
Smart trade for Washington in that they aren't gonna get stuck with another stiff at QB.
Super trade for the Rams, and they get rewarded for being horseschit last year when they were predicted by many to win that division.
When it goes bad, you might as well suck total ass like they and the Colts did.

Technically, the Skins are only trading the difference between the 2nd and 6th pick, a 2nd RD pick, a 2nd RD pick, and a 3rd RD pick. I know people don't like thinking this way, but the Skins will be playing RGIII and getting use out of him for two seasons before the Rams get 100% of their return. You have to account for that time. If I sold someone an item valued for $100 - $100 that I very well need - and they got to pay me some now, some next year, and the rest two years from now, then they'll have to pay me more than $100 because I've been going without while they got 100% of what they wanted at the time of transaction.

Obviously, there's a limit. No one will trade a 1st RD pick 7 years from now for a 7th RD pick this year, but it's still a factor you have to account for when talking about these kinds of trades.

It's still a lot to give up to move up only 4 spots, but it's for a QB. When you're talking about a QB, you throw conventional wisdom out the window. Sure, they could wait and try to get Barkley or Bray, if he declares, next year. But that's a risk, and if they miss, then there goes another year of no QB or they have to make a similar trade to this one. So they choose to make the trade this year for their guy. If they hit, then this trade no longer matters cause having a franchise QB is priceless.

And I'm stoked for Fisher. I'm excited to see what he can do with multiple building blocks to work with, and hopefully he has success.

And btw, for those that are killing this trade, it'll be all worth it if RGIII is a franchise qb.

They essentially made the Eli Manning trade with 1 extra first round pick thrown in. Any Giants fan will tell you the Eli trade was worth it and some. In fact, we stole Eli, we underpaid for him.

Ask Bear fans if they overpaid for Cutler. They're very happy with finally having a franchise qb after 70 years.

So if RGIII becomes the type of franchise qb the Redskins need, why not give up the ransom for him?

I love the draft as much as the next guy, but you don't NEED 1st round picks to build a team. As long as you draft well from rounds 2 and beyond you'll be fine.

Bellichick trades out of the first round every year. They're doing just fine. And with the money you save without having 1st round draft picks, you can allocate that money in FA. So it's not the end of the world.

Is it the way I would prefer to build a team? No. But when you're as desperate as the Redskins for a qb, and if you feel this is the guy that can finally give you credibility at the position, then you go for it.

They have Hankerson and Moss. They'll probably go out and sign someone like Vincent Jackson, that would make a lot of sense.

Overall is a nice place for RG3 to go.

I like how every team with money is going to go out and sign V-Jax and Nicks and probably Mario and they'll be a contender.

As for the trade, it's too rich for my blood. If we are talking about a proven player like Cutler, it's absolutely worth it, but the chances RG3 busts out of the league are still pretty high, even with his strong character and intelligence. I wouldn't have been willing to take that kind of gamble.

And btw, for those that are killing this trade, it'll be all worth it if RGIII is a franchise qb.

They essentially made the Eli Manning trade with 1 extra first round pick thrown in. Any Giants fan will tell you the Eli trade was worth it and some. In fact, we stole Eli, we underpaid for him.

Ask Bear fans if they overpaid for Cutler. They're very happy with finally having a franchise qb after 70 years.

So if RGIII becomes the type of franchise qb the Redskins need, why not give up the ransom for him?

I love the draft as much as the next guy, but you don't NEED 1st round picks to build a team. As long as you draft well from rounds 2 and beyond you'll be fine.

Bellichick trades out of the first round every year. They're doing just fine. And with the money you save without having 1st round draft picks, you can allocate that money in FA. So it's not the end of the world.

Is it the way I would prefer to build a team? No. But when you're as desperate as the Redskins for a qb, and if you feel this is the guy that can finally give you credibility at the position, then you go for it.

You just have a knack of saying what i want to say and just saying it better.

And btw, for those that are killing this trade, it'll be all worth it if RGIII is a franchise qb.

They essentially made the Eli Manning trade with 1 extra first round pick thrown in. Any Giants fan will tell you the Eli trade was worth it and some. In fact, we stole Eli, we underpaid for him.

Ask Bear fans if they overpaid for Cutler. They're very happy with finally having a franchise qb after 70 years.

So if RGIII becomes the type of franchise qb the Redskins need, why not give up the ransom for him?

I love the draft as much as the next guy, but you don't NEED 1st round picks to build a team. As long as you draft well from rounds 2 and beyond you'll be fine.

Bellichick trades out of the first round every year. They're doing just fine. And with the money you save without having 1st round draft picks, you can allocate that money in FA. So it's not the end of the world.

Is it the way I would prefer to build a team? No. But when you're as desperate as the Redskins for a qb, and if you feel this is the guy that can finally give you credibility at the position, then you go for it.